The Bloomera Podcast | Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, & Healing Trauma (your BLOOM ERA)
Episodes
🧠 The Mental Load at Home: Recognizing and Rebalancing Hidden Labor with Laura Danger
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt exhausted, resentful, or quietly overwhelmed by the invisible labor in your home, this episode will give language to what you’...
When the World Feels Heavy: From Hopelessness to Healing and Surviving the News Cycle With Therapist Lilly Risch
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The current political climate in the U.S. is heavy and many of us are feeling it in our bodies, our relationships, and our sense of safety - even if w...
❤️🩹 Healing Ourselves, Healing the World: Trauma-Informed Change with Nkem Ndefo
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stay grounded while trying to change the world? In this episode, Nkem Ndefo shares how trauma-informed principles can reshape leadership, ac...
🦋 The Resilience Toolkit: Understanding Your Nervous System and Finding Safety in Your Body with Nkem Ndefo
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re learning how to understand the language of the body and why listening to your nervous system is essential for building resilience.I’m joined...
🎉 A NEW ERA OF YOU - 2026 New Year's Resolutions for personal growth, transformation, & reinvention [Listener Favorite Replay]
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2026 New Year’s Resolutions to help you be the best version of yourself yet! A new era for you (and a new era for this podcast - formerly the Root &...
🪟 The Window of Tolerance: Identifying Your Emotional Capacity for Healing & Growth
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why some days you can handle anything, and others one small thing sends you over the edge? In this episode, we’re talking about the Wind...
💬 Is It Ever OK to Joke About DV? When Humor Reinforces Harm - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are domestic violence jokes ever okay? Is it “just a joke”... or something much deeper? Hear from a DV survivor about why DV jokes aren’t funny ...
🔒 The Great Lock In: Build Sustainable Habits & Step Into a New Era of You (New Years Resolutions 2026)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Begin your transformation early - 2026 New Year’s Resolutions to help you be the best version of yourself yet! Are you ready to stop chasing trends ...
❤️🔥 Feminine Rage & Healing Anger: From Suppression to Self-Compassion with Alejandra Proaño
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feminine rage has been silenced for generations - dismissed as irrational, dangerous, or unappealing. But what if women’s anger is not something t...
🥄 The Spoon Theory Explained: Managing Emotional Energy After Trauma
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel emotionally exhausted before the day even begins? You might be running low on spoons - and not even know it. In this episode, we break down ...
Navigating Political Differences in Friendships & Families (& Knowing When to Walk Away)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the people you love hold political beliefs that feel harmful, or even threatening, to your identity, values, or rights? In today’...
🪧 Parenting as Protest: Everyday Activism for Parents & Raising Justice-Minded Kids
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt helpless, guilty, or stuck at home during political unrest - this episode is for you. In this timely yet timeless conversation, ...
Choosing What Matters: Intersectional Feminism in the Home and Parenting with Micah Larsen
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to “have it all”? In this tender, fierce & deeply insightful episode, Breazie sits down with writer, parent & int...
What Your Mother May Not Have Taught You (with Micah Larsen) | Mother Wound Series
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some lessons come late - but it’s never too late to claim them. Today, Micah Larsen and I talk about the wisdom every woman deserves to have, no mat...
Breaking Cycles: Healing the Mother Wound, Generational Trauma, & Reparenting Yourself with Micah Larsen
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Healing the mother wound isn't just about surviving - it’s about becoming the person you always needed. Micah Larsen joins me for a real, raw, a...
Mother Wound Guided Journaling Session: Journal Prompts for Healing the Mother Wound and Mother Wound Affirmations
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gentle, reflective episode, you’re invited to slow down, tune in, and begin healing your mother wound through guided journaling, inner child...
What is the Mother Wound? (& How to Heal a Mother Wound!) REPLAY
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the mother wound - and how does it shape the way you love, trust, and see yourself?In this powerful episode, we dive deep into understanding t...
Breaking Generational Trauma: Being a Truth Seeker in a Family of Secret Keepers with Alistair Moes
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are breaking the silence to discuss what it means to be a truth-seeker in a family of secret-keepers. Let’s take a deeper look at the impact of g...
😡 The Power of Anger: Why It’s Time to Stop Suppressing & Start Understanding It with Alistair Moes
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anger isn’t the enemy - it's a messenger. And today, we’re learning how to listen. In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of ange...
✈️ Flying through Glass Ceilings: 5 Tips for Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry with Lola Reid Allin
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lola Reed Allin, a pioneering female pilot who discusses her experiences breaking barriers in the male-dominated aviation industry. She shares insi...
💖 Empowered Women Empower Women: 7 Ways to Show Up & Support (Women’s History Month REPLAY)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH REPLAY - Let's talk about why some women struggle to empower other women, how we can fix it & how we can start to empower ot...
Cancel Your Self-Sabotage Subscription & Give Yourself Permission to Be Happy
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌸 You’ve Grown - Now It’s Time to Bloom | Celebrate Your Transformation & Step Into Your New Era 🌸You’ve done the work. You’ve navig...
The Secrets to Stepping Into Your Power: Confidence, Connection, & Staying Motivated
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to step into your power & start living the life you know you’re meant for? In this episode of Bloom Era, we’re digging into the ...
🌟 20 Steps to Show Up as Your Best Self & Reinvent Yourself in 90 Days
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the best version of yourself and start showing up in the world in this new way. We will talk about the exciting yet challenging process of s...
A Guide to Inner Work for Outer Change: The Art of Reinvention & Self-Work 🦋 Seasons of Growth Pt. 3
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this transformative episode, we focus on the ROOTING season of growth, where real change begins beneath the surface - within you. This is where you...
Rebirth, Reinvention, & a New Era of You (Seasons of Growth Series Pt 2)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebirth is a process that feels like a wildfire -at first, it may seem like absolute devastation, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake. But wit...
🎉 Top New Years Resolutions That You Can Do for FREE in 2025 🎉
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to make 2025 your year of growth and transformation? In this episode, we talk about all of the free and impactful New Year’s resolutions you c...
🌱 Let Go to Grow: The ULTIMATE Personal Growth & Transformation Series Pt 1
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Letting go of what no longer serves you is one of the hardest—but most transformative—steps in personal growth & transformation. Whether it’...
🎉 A NEW ERA OF YOU - 2025 New Year's Resolutions for personal growth, transformation, & reinvention
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2025 New Year’s Resolutions to help you be the best version of yourself yet! A new era for you (and a new era for this podcast - formerly the Root &...
📲 DIGITAL DETOX: Taking a Break From Social Media and Your Phone [BONUS: Journal Prompts for Social Media Breaks]
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[[REPLAY]] Listen to this to turn FOMO into JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) with social media. I went on a social media break so you don’t have to - or at...
The Importance of Rest, Taking a Break From Social Media and Your Phone with Cynthia Ngoy
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone needs to prioritize rest - especially on your journey to growth and healing. Cynthia and I will discuss the importance of rest - rest that yo...
Navigating Motherhood & Work (Finding Harmony as a Working Mother) w/ Cynthia Ngoy
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ALL THINGS WORKING MOTHERHOOD - from switching gears between working and parenting to balancing the two. Cynthia and I are going to help you find work...
✍️ Guided Journal Prompts for Inner Child Healing | Inner Child Work
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pause and reflect - either on paper, with someone else, or just within 🧠 This is another journaling and reflective thinking session - back by pop...
❤️🩹 Listen to this if you want to connect with & heal your inner child… [Inner Child Work by Cynthia Ngoy]
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very powerful exercise to connect with and heal your inner child, provided by Cynthia Ngoy. It is taken from an interview together back in A...
Advice for Parents of Teens: Preventing Eating Disorders & Promoting Body Image With Aly Pain
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode dedicated to parents wanting to prevent eating disorders in their children’s lives and to help promote body image. TW: Discussio...
🎭 Overcoming the Need to Perform & Healing Your Inner Teenager with Aly Pain
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever felt difficult, mouthy, or even like you couldn't advocate for yourself as a teen - or let’s be real, maybe you still feel this way ...
Guided Self-Discovery Session 🔎 Reflective Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pause & reflect - either on paper, with someone else, or just within 🧠 This is another journaling & reflective thinking session - back by...
Bridging the Gap in Community (& Finding Community to Bridge Gaps) with Rowan Whitehead
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridging the Gap Community Group is a movement of gender equity through the community. Rowan Whitehead is the founder of this online community which i...
End the ✨Chore Wars✨: Divide Household Chores Evenly & Get More Support Around the House
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel overwhelmed with doing everything at home/for the kids and wish your husband or partner would help out around the house more? Or maybe you...
Mom Guilt vs. Mom Shame (And How to Overcome Both More Effectively!)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to overcome mom guilt & mom shame - because you deserve a break (and some compassion) | In this solo episode, we will focus on understanding t...
The Art of Expressing Yourself: How to Use Your Voice & Overcome Your Fear of Speaking Up with Stacy Ann Parish
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“If I told my story, I had already won.” - Stacy Ann Parish | If we have learned anything in a post-Barbie movie world, it is that women's voi...
Reflective End-of-Day Guided Journal Prompts for Personal Growth and Mindfulness
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener-requested episode, we're diving into a guided journaling session focused on personal growth and reflection at the end of each day...
Bold Boundaries: How to Powerfully Say No, Speak Up for Yourself, and Set Strong Boundaries with Amy Green Smith
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking all things BOUNDARIES. This is the final episode of my series with Amy Green Smith. Whether you're joining us for the first time or...
🗣️ Difficult Conversations: How to Start Them, End Them, What to Say, and How to Stand Up for Yourself
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for the holidays, Breanne and returning guest Amy Green Smith share practical tips for navigating difficult conversations without comprom...
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Finally Stop People Pleasing with Amy Green Smith
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🎥 Watch on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/@rootandrisepodcast In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of radical personal empowerment ...
Ditch Mom Guilt and Start Owning Your Own Motherhood with Emily Hardy
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mom guilt got you down? Don’t worry, my friend Emily and I got you! In this episode, we'll explore self-awareness and self-acceptance in motherh...
☀️ Rise and Shine: Your Morning Mindset Pep Talk for Personal Growth
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Start your day with a dose of positivity and purpose! In this special episode of the Root and Rise Podcast, I'm here to give you the motivational ...
PEP TALK: Healing is NOT Linear - Listen to this when you feel stuck or like you've regressed in your healing journey
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This pep talk is for those bad days when you feel stuck in your healing, like you've plateaued in growth, or if you feel a regression in your heal...
📱 Finding Clarity in the Digital Noise: Using Social Media Mindfully and Taking a Break from Social Media
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this to turn FOMO into JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) with social media. I went on a social media break so you don’t have to - or at least so y...
🌱 GROWTH: Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Yourself (and Kids!)
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a mean girl in your head that is getting a little too loud, this one is for you. You'll be able to start turning that mean girl into y...
GROWTH: How to Let GO So You Can GROW in 2023 & Setting New Years Resolutions in 2023
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one tells you that you have to let GO before you can GROW. Resolutions shouldn't be limited to the New Year - here's how to set yourself ...
5 Useful Self-Love Practices and Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Confidence
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self-love is the best love. You deserve more of it in your life. Here are 5 self-love practices to improve your self-appreciation and self-worth - and...
Pep Talk: Being Strong Is NOT Hiding Your Weaknesses
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A quick pick-me-up pep talk for those bad days when you're not feeling strong - we are reframing our challenges and difficult emotions in a posit...
How to Support Someone in an Abusive or Toxic Relationship with Beth, a Friendship Expert
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to know if someone is in an abusive relationship and how to navigate that situation as someone on the outside. I've been on both sides and ha...
Building Resilience and Trauma Informed Language with Nichole Myles
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Discussion of domestic violence. My guest, Nichole Myles, is a survivor and speaker who talks about post-traumatic growth, resilience, and trauma-...
Post-Traumatic Growth and Overcoming Abuse with Nichole Myles
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Discussion of domestic violence. Nichole Myles is a survivor and speaker who talks about post-traumatic growth, resilience, and trauma-informed pr...
Speaking Out About Abuse Safely
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I'm here with a (very important) message - how to safely share your story of domestic violenc...
Secrets to Building a Better Relationship After Having a Baby with Chelsea Skaggs
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The transition into parenthood is challenging for both parents - and the relationship they share. But that doesn't mean that relationship has to ...
How to Heal Your Inner Child and Break Generational Cycles of Trauma with Cynthia Ngoy
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are gifted with so much wisdom from the amazing Cynthia Ngoy - a cycle-breaking mother of two, transformational business and minds...
Best Dating Tips for New Relationships (Advice From a Happy Married Woman)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stop making the same mistakes while dating! These datings tips for new relationships are hard-learned lessons that someone should benefit from. Lesson...
What Does Reparenting Mean & How to Begin Reparenting Your Inner Child
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are going to talk about what reparenting yourself is, what reparenting looks like, and how to identify the areas that need your attention. These ar...
Stop Ignoring Relationship Red Flags: 30 Important Things to Look Out For
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are dating, you NEED to keep an eye out for these relationship red flags. They can save you a lot of precious time, energy, money, and most imp...
7 Useful Hacks for Dealing With Toddler’s Hitting Phase (Gentle & Respectful Parenting Techniques)
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frustrated while trying to handle your toddler's tantrums and meltdowns during the toddler's hitting phase? You are not alone. I'm shar...
6 Ways to Start Turning Your Dream Into a Reality
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about how to start turning your dream into your reality. Today's episode is inspired by a question submitted to my Instagram from...
The Mother Wound: How It Impacts Us and How to Begin Healing the Mother Wound
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding & healing the mother wound is crucial for your personal growth. It impacts your mental health, your relationships, your friendships,...
How Days Off & Breaks Can Help Overwhelmed Moms Feeling Resentment in Marriage
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about overwhelm in motherhood and resentment in marriage - because it is SUPER common. This episode is inspired by a question from a l...
7 Powerful Ways to Empower Other Women (and Yourself!)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about why some women struggle to empower other women, how we can fix it & how we can start to empower other women (and ourselves!)...
21 Tips for Better Sleep
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m here to give you my top tips for better sleep. Because we all deserve that! I’m going to tell you all about the perfect sleep atmosphere in y...
18 Effective Solo Parenting Tips to Really Help You Survive
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm giving you all of my top solo parenting tips. These have been hard-learned through many trials (and many, many errors), to help you survive t...
Why You Need a Daily Gratitude Practice to Improve Your Mental Health
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sharing my daily gratitude practice with you - the one that has helped me heal through heartaches and traumas. And the one that helps me slee...
A Complete Guide for How to Handle Mom Shaming
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been personally victimized by mom-shamers? Let's talk about how to handle mom-shaming. So you can move forward without them impacting yo...
What No One Tells You About Pregnancy
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about what no one tells you about pregnancy. You always hear about the beautiful parts of pregnancy - the glow, the bump pictures...
How to Deal with Triggers
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about how to deal with triggers. I'm sure it's no surprise, but this episode comes with a trigger warning.TW: domestic vio...
How to Stop Playing Small & Start Living Authentically
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Playing small feels safe. It feels comfortable. But we deserve more than just safe and comfortable. We deserve to be seen, heard, appreciated, and cel...
Sharing Your Story
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Discussion of domestic violence | Sharing Your Story is intimate. You are giving a piece of yourself to others. It's an incredibly vulnerable...
How to Overcome Perfectionism
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can't talk about how to overcome perfectionism without first discussing what perfectionism is, what it looks like, and why we suffer from it....
How Motherhood Empowers You
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your world has grown and so have you. And that doesn't have to be a bad thing! I know, motherhood is hard. In this episode, you will learn how mo...
How Motherhood Changes You
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an honest conversation about how motherhood changes you. It’s my hope that by sharing the darkness that I’ve found in motherh...
Embracing Motherhood : Challenges and Struggles of Motherhood
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about embracing motherhood and the challenges and struggles that come along with Motherhood!We are talking about the chall...
Becoming a Mother: The Postpartum Period
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about The Postpartum Period (or Fourth Trimester)!You have just exhausted yourself to bring life into this world, you are ...
Becoming a Mother: Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery!I believe that you become a mother while you are pregnant, so we are going to start t...
Becoming a Mother: The Birth of a Mother
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This series is for all of my new moms, moms-to-be, and the curious-about-motherhood types. We are talking about becoming a mother. It’s going to be ...
Following Your Dreams
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 15 tips to help you follow your dreams. And not only that, but it will also remind you that you are worthy of achieving your dreams. Because ...
Continued Personal Growth in New Year's Resolutions
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m here to introduce you to a new concept for your New Year resolutions: continued personal growth. Setting goals throughout the year instead of ...
The End of 2020
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before we can talk about moving forward, we must first talk about letting go. Today’s episode was supposed to be about New Year's resolutions a...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own life? Imposter syndrome can show up in many different areas of your life. It is hard to believe that...
Friendship Breakup | When Friendships End
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had to let go of a friendship? Then you, my friend, have experienced the dreaded “Friendship Breakup”. Today, we are going to walk t...
Ending Intergenerational Trauma
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what kind of traumas run deep through your family line? Let's talk about what intergeneration trauma is, the choices you have in the ...
Body Acceptance During Pregnancy
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about some of the ways that you can take charge of accepting (and hopefully embracing) your body during pregnancy. You will be in this ch...
Three Reasons to Elope
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered eloping? Eloping may not be the most traditional way to get married but for my husband and I, it was the perfect way to get m...
Mindfulness in Everyday Life
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've most likely heard about mindfulness as it has become increasingly more popular. In this episode, I will talk about the difference between ...
The Beginning of Root and Rise
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Root and Rise Podcast, a podcast designed to help you root despite the pain and rise to live the life that you deserve. My name is Brea...
Trailer
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Root and Rise Podcast! I am here to help you root and rise so you can bloom and thrive. My intention is to help you develop a healthy ...